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NC08 KXX

2008 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

253,979 mi
Last recorded253,979 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Prius95,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC08 KXX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2026 253,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 67,968 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 67,968 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195-55-16-87V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2018 62,318 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 62,318 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 56,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 51,297 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 42,577 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 42,577 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 42,567 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 38,750 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 30,895 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2012 24,986 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 16,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Toyota Prius?

Based on 1,959,742 MOT tests across 148,686 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
12,199
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
148,686
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,116
position lamp(s) not working 9,474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,244
Registration plate lamp not working 9,122
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NC08 KXX is a 2008 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 95,270 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Prius fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NC08 KXX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Prius typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota Prius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NC08 KXX registered?

NC08 KXX is a 2008 Toyota Prius, first registered on 19 May 2008.

Is NC08 KXX safe to buy?

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